Video of a mother laughing uncontrollably while wearing a Chewbacca mask goes viral
While shopping solo at a Kohl’s department store, Ella Sanders was probably relishing the peace of retail therapy without her kids tugging at her sleeve, demanding this toy or that snack. It was during this blissful excursion that she stumbled upon a delightful Star Wars-inspired “souvenir.”
Dressed in a t-shirt featuring the infamous Death Star, Ella couldn’t have anticipated the sheer joy she’d experience once she slipped the mask on in the parking lot. To be fair, the mask is pretty impressive—the mouth moves, and the sounds are spot on. Honestly, I might want to snag one for myself!
Now, while I doubt the mask will reveal divine truths or unlock the secrets to life as it did for Ella, I’d settle for a few good laughs. Plus, it provides an excellent cover for a dad who wants to goof around without being recognized as the guy who keeps roaring in people’s faces and won’t let his kid have a turn. I might just have to make a trip to Kohl’s!
And if Kohl’s has any sense, they’ll recruit Ella for a commercial! With over 97 million views on Facebook in less than 48 hours, her video is definitely making waves online!
My favorite moment in the video is when Ella, channeling a bit of that Melissa McCarthy exuberance, gets serious for a moment. “I’d love to say I bought this for my son, but THIS IS MINE. At the end of the day, this is MY mask, and I’m keeping it FOR MYSELF.”
Of course, she knows her son will likely swipe it from her eventually, as any parent can relate to the reality that once you have kids, your belongings can become fair game. Everything gets taken—except for Ella’s treasured Chewbacca mask.
Parents must grab joy wherever they can find it because kids can push us to our limits. Sometimes, donning a plastic mask in a Kohl’s parking lot is the only escape we have, and sometimes, as Ella’s joyful video shows us, it’s all we really need. Roar on, Ella! Roar on!
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In summary, Ella Sanders’ infectious joy over a Chewbacca mask reminds us that finding humor in parenting moments—even the silly ones—can be a source of happiness amid the chaos of family life.